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  • Sweet treats delivered to Airmen

    Thousands of homemade cookies were collected, bagged and delivered to dormitory residents Dec. 9, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.Nearly 400 single service members of McConnell and 50 patients at the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Regional Medical Center received more than 5,000 cookies as

  • 931st ARG safety officer, former NCO recognized by AFRC

    Two Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group Safety Office were recognized by Air Force Reserve Command for outstanding safety accomplishments, Dec. 9.Lt. Col. Glenn T. Clark, Chief of Safety, 931st ARG, was named AFRC Safety Officer of the Year. Tech Sgt. Regina Rector, the former ground safety

  • Holiday Party 'refuels' McConnell's spirit

    Team McConnell families got an early holiday treat at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing children's holiday party Dec. 3, 2011 at Hangar 1107.Approximately 1,200 guests attended the party in the recently refurbished hangar.In the past, the event took place at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, but space

  • McConnell maintenance complex integrates active duty, Reserve maintainers

    Active duty and Reserve Air Force leaders from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Group took a giant stride toward Total Force Integration initiatives during a ribbon cutting ceremony for a total force maintenance complex here, Dec 2.The ceremony marked the culmination of a

  • JROTC cadets take flight

    As they begin their journey into real world, and possibly the military, 38 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Derby High School were given a view from the top by members of the 350th Air Refueling Squadron Dec. 1, 2011.The cadets witnessed firsthand the daily operations of McConnell,

  • Wingman day joins Airmen

    As the holiday peaks, many Airmen look forward to spending time with family and friends. During the times when this in not possible, Airmen turn to their Wingman.That is why McConnell units will pause normal daily operations for a portion of Dec. 2, 2011, for Wingman Day. The day is part of an Air

  • Thanksgiving baskets shared with MAFB families

    One hundred and thirty-eight Thanksgiving Day meals were donated to McConnell families Nov. 22, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Coordinated by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and base first sergeants, the baskets were distributed to McConnell Airmen and their families for the upcoming